CVE-2026-64878: Command Injection

Published Jul 21, 2026
·
Updated

Unvalidated input in asset filter parameters allows shell metacharacters to escape command argument handling, resulting in remote code execution as a low-privileged OS user via the Analysis REST endpoint.

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
Tenable Security Center>=6.6.0<=6.8.0
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Tenable Security Center to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch SC202607.1
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict network access to the Security Center Analysis REST endpoint to trusted users/sources until SC202607.1 is applied.

Event History

Jul 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:41 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What level of access is required to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs low-level privileges to access the Analysis REST endpoint. No user interaction is required.

2

What is the impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution with the privileges of a low-privileged operating system user. The reported impact includes compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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